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Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pizza)
By kayjayjohnson
Combine the cabbage, leeks, flour, and salt in a bowl
- 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup leeks, well washed and chopped (see head notes)
- 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or apf flour)
- a couple pinches of fine grain sea salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 + tablespoon olive oil
- Garnish: toasted slivered almonds, chives/ herbs
Sweet Snowballs
By kayjayjohnson
In the container of a food processor, process 1 (18-ounce) package golden cream-filled vanilla sandwich cookies, Go...
- See the directions
Cocada (Coconut Bark)
By kayjayjohnson
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F
- Baking spray
- 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk (See Notes)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (See Notes)
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
By kayjayjohnson
In the jar of your blender, combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar
- 1/4 c. fresh lime juice (about 2-3 juicy limes)
- 1/4 c. white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher or sea salt
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 c. canola oil
- 1/2 c. roughly chopped cilantro, stems removed
Pink Velvet Roulade
By kayjayjohnson
Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup extra fine granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 drop or small dab of Wilton rose gel food coloring (Americolor pink would also work)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Swiss buttercream filling:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg white (use two whites if your eggs are small)
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter (1 1/2 US sticks)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Meatball Mushroom Soup
By kayjayjohnson
Shape beef into 1-in. balls; set aside
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1-1/3 cups milk
- 1-1/3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pepperoni Pretzels
By kayjayjohnson
Mix 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F), the yeast and agave in a bowl
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry active yeast
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 1/3 cups diced pepperoni
- Coarse salt
Loaded Baked Potato Chowder
By kayjayjohnson
1. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise with Santoku Knife; place in Deep Covered Baker
- 3 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb/1.1 kg)
- 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) milk, divided
- 4 oz (125 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 2-3 green onions with tops (1/4 cup/50 mL sliced)
- 4 oz (125 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
- Optional toppings such as chopped cooked bacon, sour cream or steamed broccoli florets
Pear-Licious Cake
By kayjayjohnson
In a mixing bowl, combine the oil, sugar, and eggs, and beat well
- Glaze:
- 1 1/4 cups oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 t salt
- 1 t baking soda
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1 t vanilla
- 2 cups chopped canned pears, well drained but save the juice for glaze
- 1 cup pecans-chopped
- 1 T butter-at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powder sugar
- 2-3 T juice from pears
Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
By kayjayjohnson
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup homemade whipped cream (or frozen whipped cream, thawed if you are in a crunch)